How to get rid of split ends?

Do you have dry hair, does your hair look dull and are the very first split ends starting to appear? Are you browsing through articles and posts looking for hair routines to follow in order to deeply restructure and nourish your hair, preventing the formation of those hateful split ends? This is the right article for you!

In the following paragraphs, you will find some useful tips for taking care of your hair and preventing split ends, keeping your hair healthy and strong.

Causes of formation and prevention

Split ends occur when hair becomes brittle and dry, starting to fray or split.

Chemical (dye, bleaching) and thermal (hairdryer, straightener) treatments in particular, if not done well, can favor the occurrence of split ends.

However, it is also true that split ends are often caused by normal wear and tear over time, so for this reason prevention is essential.

With the proper techniques and suitable products, split ends can be effectively prevented, avoiding the need to frequently visit the hairdresser to cut the inevitably damaged hair ends.

Find out more in the next section!

The best routine to prevent split ends

To maintain the health of your hair and prevent unsightly split ends, you need a care routine that includes products specially formulated to combat dryness, damage, frizz and lack of shine.

The regular use of nourishing and strengthening products will be essential to promote the strength and vitality of your hair. So, what are the steps to follow to keep your hair strong and full in all of its length?

Choose an appropriate shampoo

Choosing the right shampoo is the first step in a routine aimed at solving the problem of split ends.

If you have hair that tends to be dry and parched, a specially formulated shampoo such as ESTĒREL’s RÉPARE POINTES SHAMPOO is ideal.

Based on coconut oil and Ceramide A2, it nourishes and strengthens hair from roots to ends, performing an intense repairing action on the hair cuticle; particularly suitable for brittle, fragile, curly and frizzy hair, it gives vigor to hair stems and helps protect them from external aggressions.

Always use the conditioner

After shampooing, applying the conditioner is essential to moisturize and soften the hair, making it more manageable and preventing further damage. The conditioner should be left on for about 5 minutes to ensure effective nutrient penetration.

This treatment provides the necessary nourishment to repair damaged hair, helping to keep hair soft and silky. Regular use of the conditioner helps seal hair cuticles, reducing the likelihood of split ends. Furthermore, it makes combing easier and reduces the risk of breakage during styling.

Opting for a conditioner with nourishing ingredients such as natural oils, proteins and vitamins can make a big difference in the overall health of your hair.

Our advice? BAUME ÉCLAT CAPILLAIRE ESTĒREL, specifically designed to give shine and combability to hair. Its formula is unique: it hydrates, restructures and detangles in a few seconds, leaving hair bright and shiny. It provides the shafts with precious plant-based active ingredients, such as macadamia oil extracts, hydrolyzed wheat proteins, cornflower and chamomile extracts, hydrolyzed wheat starch, vitamin E, vitamin C.

Masks and Serums

If after a shampoo and conditioner routine you feel your hair needs extra nourishment, try using masks and serums.

Masks are intensive treatments specifically designed to deeply repair damaged, dry or split ends-ridden hair. These products contain concentrated ingredients that provide hydration, strength and shine.

On days when your hair needs an extra boost, we suggest you to use ESTĒREL’s RÉPARE POINTES MASK, the right professional product to treat split ends that plague brittle, dry and dull hair.

Thanks to Ceramides and Panthenol, this mask can restore vigor and elasticity to hair stems, performing a repairing and protective action. Apply it once or twice a week and leave it on for 10-15 minutes to deeply restructure your hair.

For an even more intensive treatment, using a regenerating serum can be extremely beneficial. To be applied to damp hair before drying, serums are products formulated to penetrate deep into the hair, providing a concentrated boost of nutrients and protection.

ESTĒREL’s SERUM NUTRITIF is especially good for long hair that tends to break and for hard-to-tame curls. This serum helps to prevent split ends and gives greater manageability and shine to the stems.

By incorporating the use of a regenerating serum into your hair care routine, you can achieve stronger, shinier and split-end-free hair.

More tips to prevent split ends

After choosing the right hair care products, there are some additional steps you can take to keep your hair strong and prevent split ends. These simple steps will help complete your beauty routine and ensure that your hair stays healthy and shiny over time.

- Frequent haircuts: perform regular cuts, every 2-3 months, to remove damaged parts and prevent split ends. This simple act helps keep the ends of the hair healthy and prevents damage from quickly spreading down the entire shaft.

- Showers with warm water and cold rinse: use lukewarm water for shampoo and conditioner, finishing with a cold rinse. This helps close the cuticles, reducing the risk of breakage.

- Limit heat use: minimize exposure to heat from blow dryers and heat styling tools. Whenever possible, let hair air dry or use low-temperature tools.

- Treat wet hair gently: minimize exposure to heat from blow dryers and heat styling tools. Whenever possible, let hair air dry or use low-temperature tools.

Following these tips and adopting a comprehensive and well-structured hair care routine, you can effectively prevent split ends. Your hair will be healthy, strong and full of vitality. 

Investing time and attention in choosing specific products such as shampoo, conditioner, mask and serum will not only improve the health of your hair, but also make a big difference in its appearance.

Don't wait until the damage is visible: start taking care of your hair and enjoy the beauty of hair that always looks its best!